Thermal Decarboxylation of Betacyanins in Red Beet Betalain-Rich Extract by Agnieszka Kumorkiewicz, Katarzyna Sutor, Boris Nemzer, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski, Sławomir Wybraniec

“…Betalains are one of the most common groups of plant pigments found in nature, especially in red beetroot ( Beta vulgaris L.) which is the main commercially exploited source of betalains produced in the form of concentrates or powders. …”
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Genotypic and Environmental Variations in Kernel Color Indices in the Main Almond (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb) Cultivars Grown in North-Eastern Morocco by El Hassan Sakar, Mohamed El Yamani, Abdelali Boussakouran, Yahia Rharrabti

“…Drought conditions during fruit development seemed to improve kernel quality via synthesis of pigments resulting in higher a∗ and b∗.…”
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Microencapsulation of β-Carotene by Spray Drying: Effect of Wall Material Concentration and Drying Inlet Temperature by Luiz C. Corrêa-Filho, Maria M. Lourenço, Margarida Moldão-Martins, Vítor D. Alves

“…Carotenoids are a class of natural pigments found mainly in fruits and vegetables. Among them, β-carotene is regarded the most potent precursor of vitamin A. …”
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Integrated Metabolome and Transcriptome Analysis Uncovers the Role of Anthocyanin Metabolism in Michelia maudiae by Xiaoan Lang, Na Li, Lingfei Li, Shouzhou Zhang

“…The increasing expression of dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (DFR) might play an important role in the occurrence of rubellis pigments, while the overexpression of anthocyanidin reductase (ANR) in white flowers may promote the biosynthesis of proanthocyanidins. …”
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Oxidative Stability of Virgin Avocado Oil Enriched with Avocado Leaves and Olive-Fruit-Processing By-Products (Leaves, Pomace) via Ultrasound-Assisted Maceration by Ioanna Pyrka, Stavros Stefanidis, Stella A. Ordoudi, Sofia Lalou, Nikolaos Nenadis

“…Maceration with AL and OL added pigments (β-carotene, lutein, α-chlorophyll, and α-pheophytin) but only AL significantly boosted α-tocopherol levels (up to 3.7-fold). …”
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A Study on the Mechanism of Cellulose Nanocrystals to Enhance the Stability of Hydrophobic Phthalocyanine Green in Water and the Functional Characteristics of Colour Pastes by Junliang Lu, Jun Xu, Ziyong Zhou, Zhaohui Zhang, Jun Li, Wei Zhang, Kefu Chen

“…As a renewable and naturally degradable biomass resource, CNCs have the potential to be applied for the dispersion and stabilization of hydrophobic pigments by compounding with surfactants.…”
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Optimizing Tuberose (<i>Polianthes tuberosa</i> L.) Production Using Mycorrhiza and Biostimulants to Enhance Water-Deficit Tolerance by Mahdyeh Saravani, Abdolrahman Rahimian Boogar, Mehdi Aran, Dariush Ramezan, Meisam Zargar, Simbo Diakite

“…We measured the length, diameter, and fresh and dry weight of the flower pedicel; the number of leaves per plant; the fresh and dry weight of the leaves, stem, and root of each plant; and the content of photosynthetic pigments, phenol, proline, carbohydrates, and flavonoids. …”
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Improvement of the grapevine gene pool on the basis of agrobiological and physio-biochemical assessment of new genotypes under the unstable moderate continental climate conditions... by V. S. Petrov, A. E. Mishko, D. M. Tsiku, A. A. Marmorshtein

“…Among physio-biochemical characters, the content of photosynthetic pigments was measured as well as the level of stress parameters under drought, such as the total water content in leaves and the content of malondialdehyde. …”
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Microplastic-enhanced chromium toxicity in Scenedesmus obliquus: Synergistic effects on algal growth and biochemical responses by Luoxin Li, Jiani Yu, Yonghua Ma, Hui Tan, Fengxia Tan, Yi Chai, Hui Zhang

“…A 30-day experimental simulation revealed that co-exposure to Cr6+ and 5 µm diameter polystyrene MPs resulted in significantly enhanced toxicity compared to individual exposures, characterized by a notable decrease in algal growth, diminished photosynthetic pigments, and protein content, alongside oxidative system damage. 100 nm MPs exhibited a distinct toxicity profile, with more pronounced effects when not combined with Cr6+, suggesting size-dependent interactions with algal cells. …”
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Rootstock affects phytotechnical attributes, gas exchange, and carbohydrate accumulation in mango scion by Santos Adriana da Silva, Gomes Fernando Antonio Lima, Silva Luan dos Santos, Neto Vespasiano Borges de Paiva, Silva Maiara Tatiane Lima, Silva Ana Carolina Rodrigues da, Cavalcante Ítalo Herbert Lucena

“…The rootstocks used affected the growth, photosynthetic pigments, contents of TSC and starch, and gas exchange of the mango scions. …”
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Effects of <i>Serendipita indica</i> on the Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of <i>Agrostis stolonifera</i> L. Under Drought Stress by Chuhong Lin, Wenxu Hu, Xin Qin, Yongjun Fei, Die Hu

“…Inoculated plants also exhibited higher levels of photosynthetic pigments, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (Gs), and transpiration rate (Tr) under drought conditions. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Steel Component Coatings for Substations/Converter Stations with Both Fire and Corrosion Prevention Functions by Yu Liu, Baohui Chen, Chuanping Wu, Tiannian Zhou, Bichen Pan

“…Additionally, the innovative addition of new metal anti-corrosion active pigments improves the adhesion and impermeability of the coating. …”
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Brown Bowel Syndrome Is a Rare and Commonly Missed Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review by Joaquin Ponce-Zepeda, Wenchang Guo, Giorgioni Carmen, Daniel Moon Kim, Gregory C. Albers, Vishal Suresh Chandan, Xiaodong Li

“…Microscopic examination revealed unremarkable mucosa, but dense granular brown pigments were identified in the cytoplasm of the smooth muscle cells in the muscularis propria. …”
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Enhancing salt stress tolerance in Carthamus tinctorius L. through selenium soil treatment: anatomical, biochemical, and physiological insights by Fatemeh Fatahiyan, Farzaneh Najafi, Zohreh Shirkhani

“…The findings revealed that while NaCl decreased seed germination parameters, growth characteristics, K+ content, relative water content (RWC), and photosynthetic pigments, it increased Na+ content, soluble carbohydrates, H2O2 content, and malondialdehyde (MDA) level. …”
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FT-IR Analysis of Beta vulgaris Peels and Pomace Dye Extracts and Surface Analysis of Optimally Dyed-Mordanted Cellulosic Fabrics by Vincent Rotich, Phanice Wangila, Jackson Cherutoi

“…The C=N bond stretch biomarks the presence of nitrogen-containing compounds such as the reddish betanin pigments. p>0.05 of the dyeing parameters implied that they are not significant but affect dyeing probably alongside other factors such as mordanting. …”
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Biosorption Study of Methylene Blue (MB) and Brilliant Red Remazol (BRR) by Coconut Dregs by Hafiza Shukor, Abu Zahrim Yaser, Noor Fazliani Shoparwe, Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, Nadiah Mokhtar

“…Adsorption has been discovered to be a cost-effective and efficient method of removing contaminants such as pigments, dyes, and metal impurities. Many biomass-based adsorbent materials have been successfully used for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions. …”
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Optimised Extraction and Purification of Dual-Function Cosmetic-Grade Phycocyanin and Allophycocyanin from Dried <i>Arthrospira platensis</i> Biomass Using Conventional Methods by Ugnė Krakauskaitė, Shahana Aboobacker, Vaida Kitrytė-Syrpa, Michail Syrpas

“…<i>Arthospira platensis</i> is a filamentous cyanobacterium considered an important source of phycobiliproteins (PBP), a class of water-soluble pigments with a wide range of applications. Although several extraction and purification techniques of PBP have been reported, there is still a need for strategies that achieve a balance between simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. …”
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A review of the application of CIELAB colour systems for the development of gold and silver nano-enabled colorimetric assays for the detection of chromium by Sindisiwe Fortunate Shange, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Nirmala Deenadayalu

“…Today, chromium is increasingly employed in a variety of industrial processes, including as chrome plating, the creation of dyes and pigments, the tanning of leather, and the preservation of wood. …”
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Efficacy of malic and tartaric acid in mitigation of cadmium stress in Spinacia oleracea L. via modulations in physiological and biochemical attributes by Ansa Shabbir, Anis Ali Shah, Sheeraz Usman, Shakil Ahmed, Muhammad Kaleem, Shiffa Shafique, Mansour K. Gatasheh

“…The results of this study revealed that Cd stress (100 µM) significantly reduced growth attributes, photosynthetic pigments and related parameters and gas exchange attributes. …”
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Sustainable Extraction Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Residues as Novel Food Ingredients by Shiqi Zheng, Zhoumei Huang, Li Dong, Daotong Li, Xiaosong Hu, Fang Chen, Chen Ma

“…It contains valuable compounds such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, proteins, vitamins, pigments, and fatty acids, which can be extracted for food applications. …”
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